On-site Robotic Assembly of Double-curved Self-supporting Structures

Ariza, Inés; Gazit, Merav

doi:10.5151/despro-sigradi2015-110316

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“…We appear to be living in a period of technological transition, which has the potential to revolutionise our way of building even further. Current achievements in robotic fabrication might eliminate human labour on site [29], thus allowing even more complexity by making construction even more affordable. Even if this occurs however, understanding Shukhov's laconic algorithmic philosophy could help us to channel robotic innovation to create a more efficient, sustainable and affordable building environment, rather than a merely in a manner which might be considered stylistic but lacking in any truly worthwhile innovation.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Rethinking Complexity: Vladimir Shukhov’s Steel Lattice Structures

Asterios¹,

Agkathidis²

2016

Journal IASS

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This paper presents a critical review of the advantages and disadvantages of contemporary digital architecture, in retrospect to Vladimir Shukhov's design techniques, applied in the early twentieth century. After investigating Shukhov's structural systems, the paper explores the relationship between performance and form, questioning the necessity of structures of high complexity. It presents unpublished archive material of Shukhov's early work and stimulates a valuable discussion by comparing it with contemporary projects designed by renowned architects. The study focuses on Shukhov's tessellation method of creating double-curved surfaces using simple standardised elements. The study of current digital approaches revolves around leading architects using computational tools (e.g. Foster+Partners, Buro Happold, Arup) who have materialised high complexity structures composed of irregular units. Our findings highlight advantages and disadvantages of contemporary computational approaches.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Rethinking Complexity: Vladimir Shukhov’s Steel Lattice Structures

Asterios¹,

Agkathidis²

2016

Journal IASS

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“…Several attempts have been made to develop RTC systems in building construction, such as Willmann et al (2016) and Oesterle (2009). Ariza and Gazit (2015) proposed a robotic automated assembly process capable of the construction of double-curved self-supporting structures. However, these cases attempted to achieve the complete automation of RTC (LoA level 7), some trade-offs were applied to the construction process.…”

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Automated construction for human–robot interaction in wooden buildings: Integrated robotic construction and digital design of iSMART wooden arches

Leng

Shi

Fukuda

et al. 2023

Journal of Field Robotics

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Robotic construction is a powerful means of addressing labor shortages, low productivity, and low sustainability in the construction industry. Even though construction robots have attracted attention in research and practice, in a market condition where the technology and industry scale of the construction industry is yet unable to meet the scale of full automation, human–robot interaction (HRI) is a more adaptable working model. It is crucial to change the level of automation to the level of cooperation. This paper proposes an HRI construction method that aims to provide a new idea for existing robotic construction research, which combines the advantages of manual construction and automated robotic construction. This construction method allows an inexperienced layman to quickly complete the construction of complex timber structures with the assistance of a robot. Furthermore, this automated construction method's advantages, limitations, and potential pitfalls and the environmental, economic, and social sustainability aspects of design, production, and construction are also considered, providing a technical reference for the sustainable development of China's construction industry.

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“…Even so, the entire operation process is tedious and full of unpredictable errors, requiring people with solid background skills to solve or assist during the process, which makes it challenging and unsafe to introduce to architectural practitioners in a short period. The attempt to introduce robots into the construction industry is not a new research topic (Ines and Merav, 2015). However, exploring a remote and user-friendly robotic operation method convenient for architectural participants is the research in line with the current pandemic trends in the architectural digital fabrication field.…”

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Augmented Robotic Bricklaying

Song¹,

Hahm²

2023

CAADRIA Proceedings

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After experiencing the Covid-19 pandemic, remote communication became one of the key issues in almost every field and discourse. Digital fabrication is no exception, and architects hope to seek a user-friendly way for human-machine interactions. This paper presents experimental research using Augmented Reality (AR) for robotic remote programming. The research tries to develop a unique pipeline and workflow which allows users from different locations to program robots and communicate with machines through AR. A sample workflow has been tested as a series of simple brick assemblies in an online workshop with remote participants. The pipeline allows all users to be able to remotely program and control a robot in AR. For this workshop, we transform the robotic coding method from the traditional computer science way to the plugin-oriented AR visual programming way in Grasshopper. As for the physical outcomes, participants all assembled brick-based structures successfully by programming and operating the robotic arm in AR remotely at the end. Associating the interaction in AR with the robotic arm and programming it with interactive visual input methods will make it easier for architectural practitioners to simulate and control industrial robots for complex structure assembly.

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On-site Robotic Assembly of Double-curved Self-supporting Structures

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Cited by 7 publications

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Rethinking Complexity: Vladimir Shukhov’s Steel Lattice Structures

Rethinking Complexity: Vladimir Shukhov’s Steel Lattice Structures

Automated construction for human–robot interaction in wooden buildings: Integrated robotic construction and digital design of iSMART wooden arches

Augmented Robotic Bricklaying

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